Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
86899C
RGB
134, 137, 156
HSL
232, 10%, 57%
HSB
232, 14%, 61%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 39
LAB
57, 2, -11
LCH
57, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 278
XYZ
25, 25, 35
LUV
57, -3, -16
HWB
232, 53%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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